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hunter

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2. Before I quit Amazon I got a few "renewed" duds from them.

Reply to Ptah (Original post)

Thu Jul 16, 2026, 06:01 PM

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Amazon would eventually make things right, but was it worth the hassle?

When I pluck a computer out of the e-waste streams and install Linux on it, it's all on me.

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I'm shopping for a new laptop. [View all] Ptah Thursday OP

If you go Asus check that they've fixed space bar Captain Zero Thursday #1

Before I quit Amazon I got a few "renewed" duds from them. hunter Thursday #2

I have used this outfit before and was pleased with the computers. amerikat Thursday #3

I looked at that link, Ptah Thursday #4

shows prices for me. amerikat Thursday #5

You probably have an account with them. Ptah Thursday #6

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